Wine & Altitude

Blanc de Gris 2022

Ktima Tselepos

P.G.I. Arkadia / 13.60€

Varietal composition: Moschofilero 100%

Vineyard: Perpatiara, Arkadia, Peloponnese / 750 m

This impressive, pale-pink hued wine is a consistently well-made expression of Moschofilero: crisp with ripe citrus trees fruit, rose notes and a racy character. Complex and well balanced, is an alluring beauty made by mixing vinification methods: 1/3 ferments in stainless steel tanks, 1/3 in egg shaped amphorae, 1/3 in big oak barrels.

Ode Panos 2020

Domaine Spiropoulos

P.D.O. Mantinia / 12.50€

Varietal composition: Moschofilero 100%

Vineyard: Artemisio, Zevgolatio & Agiorgitika, Mantinia, Peloponnese / organic / 700m

Domaine Spiropoulos produces for many years a lively and zesty white sparkling Moschofilero with a lovely aroma profile of white flowers and citrus. One of our favourite styles of wine because it’s so refreshing it can be consumed on its own, or makes a terrific partner to a wide range of light dishes.

Syracho 2021

Rouvalis Wines

P.G.I. Slopes of Egialia / 13.20€

Varietal composition: Viognier 60 %, Roditis 40%

Vineyard: Egialia, Achaia, Peloponnese / > 1.000m

In the dry and rocky slopes of Egialia syracha, “one of the most interesting vinicultural regions in the world” (Stavroula Kourakou, honorary chairwoman of the O.I.V.), the versatile indigenous Roditis is grown alongside the elegantly cosmopolitan Viognier to produce a full-bodied gastronomic white wine with an imposing personality.

Malagousia 10³ 2022

Kanakaris Winery

P.G.I. Slopes of Egialia / 10.20€

Varietal composition: Malagousia 100%

Vineyard: Egialia, Achaia, Peloponnese / 1.000 m

A very attractive, racy Malagousia. Look for citrus aromas and wild herbs on the nose with flavours of lemon drops and tropical fruit combined with a long flinty finish. A glass traps the coolness and the altitude expression of the place where the wine is produced.

Vidiano – Aidani 2022

Domain Mega Spileo

P.G.I. Achaia / 10.00€

Varietal composition: Vidiano 80%, Aidani 20%

Vineyard: Egialia, Achaia, Peloponnese / 800 m

Cultivated on Egialia the two rare indigenous grapes realize their full potential, making a fresh and zesty wine, full of exotic fruit flavours next to some mineral notes. Domaine Mega Spileo vineyard, located in the Agios Nikolaos plateau, upland Egialia can boast one of the choicest and most beautiful vineyard sites in Greece.

Nemea Grand Cuvee 2018

Skouras Wines

P.D.O. Nemea / 21.20€

Varietal composition: Agiorgitiko 100%

Vineyard: Korinthia, Peloponnese / > 1.000 m

The cool climate of mountainous vineyards gives this special cosmopolitan Nemea a wonderful freshness and mouth-watering juiciness. Well-rounded, harmonious red with a lingering aftertaste. 12 months in all-new oak provide a framework of smoky caramel, delicious enough, but just an accompaniment to the blackberries, black currants, cherries and dark chocolate.

Kali Riza 2019

Kir-Yianni

P.D.O. Amyndeon / 16.50€

Varietal composition: Xinomavro 100%

Vineyard: Agios Panteleimon, Amyndeon, Florina, Macedonia / 700 m

Kir-Yianni captures the soul of the Amyndeon landscape and the character of 60 years old vineyards. This Xinomavro is a sophisticated red wine, intensely complex with strawberries/cherries/herbs/ground coffee aromas. The palate is elegant with mocha flavours intertwined with fine lacy tannins.

Alpha Estate 2020

Alpha Estate

P.G.I. Florina / 28.50€

Varietal composition: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%

Vineyard: Amyndeon, Florina, Macedonia / 620-710 m

A terrific producer and a great red wine from Amyndeon plateau. The wine is a blend of Syrah, Xinomavro and Merlot, aged for 12 months in new French oak. Beautifully constructed, with elegant but subtle concentration in the midpalate, a bright and crisp finish and a tightly-wound feel makes us realize just how well Xinomavro can perform along with cosmopolitan grapes.

Pinot Noir 2018

Dio Filoi Estate

P.G.I. Siatista / 15.80€

Varietal composition: Pinot Noir 100%

Vineyard: Siatista, Kozani, Macedonia / 680-870 m

Thoroughly pretty and pure. Coming from Siatista high-altitude vineyard, this is a stylish and very classy fruity, crisp and fresh Pinot. Look for soft cherry, spice and herbal flavours and aromas.

Naoussa Alta 2020

Thymiopoulos Vineyards

P.D.O. Naoussa / 15.00€

Varietal composition: Xinomavro 100%

Vineyard: Fitia, Naoussa, Macedonia / 450–650 m

Apostolos Thymiopoulos proposes a beautiful Naoussa from parcels at the high altitude ‘aka alta’ parts of the viticultural zone. Fine with a long finish, the wine pours a gorgeous magenta colour, brimming with fresh, fruity flavours and an undertow of clove and earthy note.

Katogi Averoff red 2019

Katogi Averoff

Varietal wine / 10.00€

Varietal composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 30%, Agiorgitiko 30% Vineyard: Metsovo, Ioannina, Epirus / 900-1000 m

Blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Agiorgitiko this deep red beauty offers three-dimensional nose and flavour complexity in its mountainous austerity. Coming from Metsovo high-altitude vineyard this is a stylish and very classy wine.

Vlahiko sparkling 2021

Zoinos Wines

P.G.I. Epirus / 18.00€

Varietal composition: Vlahiko 100%

Vineyard: Zitsa, Ioannina, Epirus / 550-600 m

This brand new red sparkling offering from Vlahiko grapes grown on steep limestone slopes of Zitsa region shows tons of regional character, not to mention terrific personality. A deep ruby colour, fine bubbles in gentle effervescence and refreshing fruity aroma with lovely acidity finish makes it impossible to resist a second sip.